Floating-type measuring device

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of offshore testing devices, and particularly relates to a floating-type measuring device. The floating-type measuring device comprises a floating body ass

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a field of the offshore testing device, and in particular, relates to a floating-type measuring device. BACKGROUND ART

[0002] The wind power generation is a green energy technology. With the rapid development of the onshore wind farm construction, some restrictions on the utilization of the onshore wind energy, such as the large area occupation, the noise pollution, etc., have also been noticed. In addition, the development of the onshore wind energy approaches saturation. Since the ocean is rich in the wind energy resource, the offshore wind power technology has attracted more and more attention. In order to promote an effective use of the offshore wind energy, it is required to measure the offshore wind resource accurately.

[0003] At present, the offshore lidar wind measuring device is generally installed on the inshore fixed stake to collect the wind resource data. The offshore wind resource development will continue to develop to the deep sea, with the increase of the ocean depth, the cost and the difficulty of arranging the fixed stake are rapidly increased. SUMMARY

[0004] In order to effectively measure the ocean wind field, the present application provides a floating-type measuring device.

[0005] In the first aspect, the present application provides a floating body assembly, which adopts the following technical solution.

[0006] A floating body assembly includes a plurality of floating bodies; a bolt hole is formed on a top surface, a side surface and a bottom surface of each of the plurality of floating bodies, the floating bodies are fixedly connected to each other by means of bolts passing through the bolt holes, the floating body is rotationally molded by polyethylene (PE); an internal cabin is provided in the floating body, and an opening is formed at the top of the internal cabin; a raised flange is provided at the opening; a steel flange cabin cover is capped on the flange; and a rubber sealing gasket is provided between the flange and the steel flange cabin cover.

[0007] In the above technical solution, since the volume and weight of the floating body assembly are large, a complete floating body assembly is constructed by a plurality of floating bodies, whose transportation is more convenient. The water-proof performance of the internal cabin is ensured by arranging the flange. And the floating bodies are connected by blots, which is convenient.

[0008] In some embodiments, the flange is processed by machine or rotational molding, and an angle steel fixed support frame is provided between the flange and the floating body.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the arrangement of the angle steel fixed support frame improves the strength of the flange.

[0010] In some embodiments, a plurality of grooves are formed on each side surface of the floating body as reinforcing ribs.

[0011] In the above technical solution, by providing the grooves, a reinforced structure is formed on the surface, and it is convenient for demolding.

[0012] In some embodiments, a cooling groove is formed on a sidewall of the floating body, water contained in the cooling groove cools a central pontoon assembly.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the seawater can enter into the cooling groove to cool the central pontoon assembly, which improves the working environment of the central pontoon assembly.

[0014] In some embodiments, a measuring through groove is formed in the floating body, and the measuring through groove runs through the floating body vertically.

[0015] In the above technical solution, by providing the measuring through groove, the sensors for testing temperature, salinity, depth, ocean-current, etc. are installed in the measuring through groove to measure the hydrological data and the environment data such as temperature, salinity, depth, ocean current of the seawater.

[0016] In the second aspect, the present application provides a floating-type measuring device, which adopts the following technical solution.

[0017] A floating-type measuring device, in which the above floating body assembly is used; the floating-type measuring device further includes a central pontoon assembly and an energy supply assembly; the floating body assembly is able to float on water; the central pontoon assembly includes a measuring frame body fixedly connected to the floating body assembly and a measuring apparatus arranged in the measuring frame body; the energy supply assembly is configured for supplying power for the measuring apparatus; the energy supply assembly includes a power generation apparatus fixed on the measuring frame body and an energy storage battery; and the power generation apparatus is electrically connected to the energy storage battery.

[0018] In the above technical solution, the floating body assembly is floated on the sea; the measuring apparatus is configured for measuring the offshore wind resource; and the power generation apparatus supplies power for the measuring apparatus. The energy storage battery may be arranged in the floating body assembly, and also can be arranged in the central pontoon assembly. By arranging the floating body assembly, the fixed stake on the sea is not required, which reduces the installation cost, reduces the installation difficulty, and increases the construction speed.

[0019] In some embodiments, the power generation apparatus includes a first solar plate fixedly connected to the measuring frame body and a second solar plate hinged with the measuring frame body, and the second solar plate is fixedly connected to the measuring frame body by a fastener.

[0020] In the above technical solution, the first solar plate is able to convert the solar energy into the electric energy, and the electric energy is stored in the energy storage battery for supplying power for the measuring apparatus. The second solar plate is arranged to be hinged with the measuring frame body, when the measuring apparatus is under repair, the second solar plate can be rotated to facilitate the operator to repair the measuring apparatus.

[0021] In some embodiments, the central pontoon assembly further includes a trapezoidal electric cabinet installed in the measuring frame body, and the trapezoidal electric cabinet has a trapezoidal cross-section.

[0022] In the above technical solution, the trapezoidal electric cabinet may be used to accommodate apparatuses. The portion of the measuring frame body opposite to the trapezoidal electric cabinet may be used for the standing of the operation and maintenance personnel. The length of the longer base of the trapezoid may be set as required. In order to provide enough operation space for the operation and maintenance personnel, the longer base of the trapezoid may be set as up to the inner diameter of the measuring frame body. The trapezoidal electric cabinet is arranged in the measuring frame body, which can take full use of the internal space in the measuring frame body.

[0023] In some embodiments, a weight block is detachably connected under the measuring frame body, and the weight block is fixedly connected to the measuring frame body by at least one slender rod.

[0024] In the above technical solution, the weight block is arranged under the measuring frame body to improve the overall stability of the floating-type measuring device, so that the floating-type measuring device can still be operated stably under larger stormy waves on the sea. The weight block is detachably connected to the measuring frame body, so that weight blocks with different weights can be replaced as required. The weight block and the measuring frame body are connected by the slender rod, which makes the center of gravity of the weight block lower, and further increases the stability of the whole structure.

[0025] In some embodiments, the floating-type measuring device also includes a protecting frame; the protecting frame is fixedly connected to the measuring frame body; and the protecting frame is arranged on the periphery of the central pontoon assembly and the energy supply assembly.

[0026] In the above technical solution, when the floating-type measuring device collides with the reefs on the sea, traveling fishing boats, etc., the protecting frame can protect the central pontoon assembly and the energy supply assembly, reducing the possibility of collision and damage.

[0027] In conclusion, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial effects. 1. Arranging the floating body assembly eliminates the need of arranging fixed piles in the sea, which reduces the installation cost and the installation difficulty, and increases the construction speed; and 2. A complete floating body assembly is formed by a plurality of floating bodies, in which the transportation of single floating body is more convenient and faster. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] FIG. 1 is an overall structural schematic diagram of a floating body assembly.

[0029] FIG. 2 is a structural exploded diagram of a floating body of a floating body assembly.

[0030] FIG.3 is an overall structural schematic diagram of a floating-type measuring device.

[0031] FIG.4 is an overall structural schematic diagram of a floating-type measuring device from another perspective.

[0032] FIG.5 is a structural schematic diagram of a floating-type measuring device without a protecting frame.

[0033] FIG.6 is a structural enlarged diagram of Part Ain FIG 5

[0034] Listing of reference signs: 100. floating body assembly; 110. floating body; 111. internal cabin; 112. bolt hole; 113. groove; 114. cooling groove; 115. measuring through groove; 121. flange; 122. steel flange cabin cover; 123. rubber sealing gasket; 124. angle steel fixed support frame; 200. central pontoon assembly; 210. measuring frame body; 220. trapezoidal electric cabinet; 230. slender rod; 240. weight block; 300. energy supply assembly; 310. first solar plate; 320. second solar plate; 400. protecting frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The present application is further described in detail below in combination with FIGS. 1-6.

[0036] An embodiment of the present application discloses a floating body assembly.

[0037] Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG.2, a floating body assembly includes a plurality of floating bodies 110, and the plurality of floating bodies 110 is arranged on the periphery of a device. A bolt hole 112 is formed on a top surface, a side surface and a bottom surface of the floating body 110, and the floating bodies 110 are fixedly connected to each other by means of bolts passing through the bolt holes 112. The floating body 110 is rotationally molded by PE. A foam filling port is a circular flange structure, and the foam filling port is plugged by a flange mask and a sealing gasket after foaming. An internal cabin 111 is provided in the floating body 110, and an opening is formed at the top of the internal cabin 111. A raised flange 121 is provided at the opening. A steel flange cabin cover 122 is capped on the flange 121, and a rubber sealing gasket 123 is provided between the flange 121 and the steel flange cabin cover 122. The flange 121 is processed by machine or rotational molding. An angle steel fixed support frame 124 is provided between the flange 121 and the floating body 110.

[0038] The arrangement of the flange 121, steel flange cabin cover 122, rubber sealing gasket 124 and the angle steel fixed support frame 124 improves the water-proof performance of the internal cabin 111.

[0039] A plurality of grooves 113 are formed on each side surface of the floating body 110 as reinforcing ribs. The floating body 110 is easier to be taken out when demolding by providing the grooves 113.

[0040] A cooling groove 114 is formed on a sidewall of the floating body 110. When the floating body 110 is placed on the sea, the seawater can enter into the cooling groove 114 to cool down the device enclosed by the floating body 110.

[0041] A measuring through groove 115 is formed in the floating body 110, and the measuring through groove 115 runs through the floating body 110 vertically. The devices such as temperature sensor that needs to be directly contacted to the seawater are installed in the measuring through groove 115 to measure the parameters such as temperature, salinity, depth, ocean current of the seawater.

[0042] The implementing principle of the floating body assembly in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: the bolts are passed through the bolt holes 112 of the adjacent floating bodies 110, then a plurality of floating bodies 110 are fixedly connected to each other and are arranged on the periphery of a device. The internal cabin 111 is used to store the components such as the energy storage battery. The floating body 110 is placed on the sea, and the seawater enters into the cooling groove 114 to cool down the device enclosed by the floating bodies 110. The measuring sensors are installed in the measuring through groove 115 to directly measure the parameters such as temperature, salinity, depth, ocean current of the seawater.

[0043] An embodiment of the present application discloses a floating-type measuring device.

[0044] Referring to FIG.3 and FIG.4. the floating-type measuring device includes a floating body assembly, a central pontoon assembly 200, an energy supply assembly 300 and a protecting frame 400.

[0045] The detailed structure of the floating body assembly is disclosed in the above embodiment. The floating body assembly can float on the sea and provide a buoyancy support for the floating-type measuring device.

[0046] The central pontoon assembly 200 includes a measuring frame body 210, measuring apparatus, a trapezoidal electric cabinet 220, a slender rod 230 and a weight block 240. The floating body assembly is fixed arranged on the periphery of the measuring frame body 210, so that the whole central pontoon assembly 200 can float on the sea. The measuring apparatus can be lidar wind measuring device or other measuring apparatuses. The measuring apparatus is fixedly arranged on the measuring frame body 210. The trapezoidal electric cabinet 220 is installed in the measuring frame body 210 and the trapezoidal electric cabinet 220 has a trapezoidal cross-section. The portion of the measuring frame body 210 opposite to the trapezoidal electric cabinet 220 can be used for standing of the operation and maintenance personnel. The length of the longer base of the trapezoid can be set as required. In order to provide enough operation space for the operation and maintenance personnel, the longer base of the trapezoid may be set as up to the inner diameter of the measuring frame body 210. The trapezoidal electric cabinet 220 is arranged in the measuring frame body 210, which can take full use of the internal space in the measuring frame body 210.

[0047] The weight block 240 is detachably connected under the measuring frame body 210. Since the weight block 240 is detachably connected to the measuring frame body 210, the weight blocks 240 with different weights may be replaced as required. The weight block 240 and the measuring frame body 210 are connected by at least one slender rod 230. The weight block 240 is arranged under the measuring frame body 210 to improve the overall stability of the floating-type measuring device, so that the floating-type measuring device can still be operated stably under larger stormy waves on the sea. The weight block 240 and the measuring frame body 210 are connected by the slender rod 230, which makes the center of gravity of the weight block 240 lower, and further increases the stability of the whole structure.

[0048] The energy supply assembly 300 is configured for supplying power for the measuring apparatus; and the energy supply assembly 300 includes a power generation apparatus and an energy storage battery. The energy storage battery may be arranged in the floating body assembly, and also may be arranged in the central pontoon assembly 200. The power generation apparatus may adopt existing electric generator. The power generation apparatus may further include a first solar plate 310 fixedly connected to the measuring frame body 210 and a second solar plate 320 hinged with the measuring frame body 320. The second solar plate 320 is fixedly connected to the measuring frame body 210 by blots. The first solar plate 310 and the second solar plate 320 are both obliquely arranged, and the oblique direction and angle can be set according to the different ocean conditions. The positions of the first solar plate 310 and the second solar plate 320 are determined according to the position of the manhole of the central pontoon assembly 200, and the installing positions of the wiring cabinet and the other apparatuses. The first solar plate 310 is positioned at a position not blocking the manhole. The second solar plate 320 may be positioned at a position blocking the manhole. When repairing is required, the second solar plate 320 may be rotated, so that the manhole is uncovered, which facilitates the operator to enter the manhole. The first solar plate 310 and the second solar plate 320 are both electrically connected to the energy storage battery.

[0049] The protecting frame 400 is fixedly connected to the measuring frame body 210, and the protecting frame 400 is arranged on the periphery of the central pontoon assembly 200 and the energy supply assembly 300. When the floating-type measuring device collides with the reefs on the sea, etc., the protecting frame 400 can protect the central pontoon assembly 200 and the energy supply assembly 300, reducing the possibility of collision and damage.

[0050] The implementing principle of the floating-type measuring device in the embodiment of the present application is as follows. The floating body assembly is floated on the sea. The first solar plate 310 and the second solar plate 320 convert the solar energy into the electrical energy. The electrical energy is stored in the energy storage battery that supplies power for the measuring apparatus. The measuring apparatus is used to measure the ocean wind field. The protecting frame 400 can protect the central pontoon assembly 200 and the energy supply assembly 300.

[0051] The above are the preferred embodiments of the present application, which are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape and principle of the present application fall in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A floating body assembly, characterized by comprising a plurality of floating bodies (110); wherein a bolt hole (112) is formed on a top surface, a side surface and a bottom surface of each of the plurality of floating bodies (110); the floating bodies (110) are fixedly connected to each other by means of bolts passing through the bolt holes (112); each floating body (110) is formed from rotationally molded polyethylene; an internal cabin (111) is provided in each floating body (110), and an opening is formed at the top of each internal cabin (111); a raised flange (121) is provided around each opening; a steel flange cabin cover (122) covers each flange (121); and a rubber sealing gasket (123) is provided between each flange (121) and each steel flange cabin cover (122),wherein each flange (121) is formed by machining or rotational molding, and an angle steel fixed support frame (124) is provided between each flange (121) and its respective floating body (110); a cooling groove (114) is formed on a sidewall of each floating body (110), and configured to contain water for cooling a central pontoon assembly (200); and a measuring through groove (115) is formed in each floating body (110), and the measuring through groove (115) runs through each floating body (110) vertically.

2. The floating body assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, a plurality of grooves (113) are formed on a side of each of the floating bodies (110) as reinforcing ribs.

3. A floating-type measuring device, characterized by comprising the floating body assembly according to claim 1; wherein the floating-type measuring device further comprises a central pontoon assembly (200) and an energy supply assembly (300); the floating body assembly is able to float on water; the central pontoon assembly (200) comprises a measuring frame body (210) fixedly connected to the floating body assembly and a measuring apparatus provided on the measuring frame body (210); the energy supply assembly (300) is configured for supplying power to the measuring apparatus; the energy supply assembly (300) comprises a power generation apparatus fixed on the measuring frame body and an energy storage battery;and the power generation apparatus is electrically connected to the energy storage battery.

4. The floating-type measuring device according to claim 3, characterized in that, the power generation apparatus comprises a first solar plate (310) fixedly connected to the measuring frame body (210) and a second solar plate (320) hinged with the measuring frame 5 body (210), and the second solar plate (320) is fixedly connected to the measuring frame body (210) by a fastener.

5. The floating-type measuring device according to claim 3, characterized in that, the central pontoon assembly (200) further comprises a trapezoidal electric cabinet (220) installed in the measuring frame body (210), and the trapezoidal electric cabinet (220) has a trapezoidal 10 cross-section.

6. The floating-type measuring device according to claim 3, characterized in that, a weight block (240) is detachably connected under the measuring frame body (210), and the weight block (240) is fixedly connected to the measuring frame body (210) by at least one slender rod (230).15 7. The floating-type measuring device according to claim 3, characterized by furthercomprising a protecting frame (400); wherein the protecting frame (400) is fixedly connected to the measuring frame body (210); and the protecting frame (400) is arranged around the central pontoon assembly (200) and the energy supply assembly (300).

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